Controller

stafffinancialgroup; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Financial Group is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the organization’s accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance activities. This hands-on role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, a bias for action, and proven success developing accounting teams to support growth.

You will oversee day-to-day accounting, coordinate with auditors and the Board, and partner with FP&A to improve forecasting and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 8+ years of corporate or public accounting experience.
• Experience with D2C and B2B operations; IFRS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely internal and external financial reports (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow).
• Oversee month-end close and general accounting operations.
• Lead ISOX compliance and internal controls development.
• Forecast balance sheet and cash flow; support budgeting and variance analyses.
• Coordinate with auditors and prepare board reports.

Skills

Leadership

Internal controls

Forecasting

Communication

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

Controller

Who: A hands-on financial leader with 8+ years of corporate and/or public accounting experience and strong technical accounting, reporting, controls, and team leadership expertise.

What: Lead accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, forecasting, compliance, and team development while partnering with FP&A and executive leadership.

When: This is a full-time leadership opportunity for an experienced accounting professional ready to take ownership of a critical finance function.

Where: Location to be determined based on the organization’s requirements.

Why: Join a growing organization where you can strengthen financial operations, improve reporting and controls, develop a high-performing team, and help build scalable processes for continued growth.

Office Environment: This is a hands-on, collaborative environment requiring close partnership with Finance, executive leadership, auditors, the Board, and other key stakeholders.

Salary: Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Controller to lead the organization’s accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance activities. This position will oversee day-to-day accounting while ensuring accurate and timely financial statements and providing leadership with meaningful insight into financial performance.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on financial leader with strong technical accounting knowledge, a bias for action, and demonstrated success developing accounting teams and improving processes to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prepare timely internal and external financial reports, including the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement, and Notes to Financial Statements.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, ISOX, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Oversee general accounting and financial operations, including the monthly close process.
• Manage day-to-day accounting operations.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and variance analyses.
• Monitor and report financial performance against budget and prior-year results.
• Develop and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Lead ISOX compliance efforts and related control activities.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures aligned with corporate accounting requirements.
• Drive balance sheet and cash flow forecasting.
• Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Coordinate and report intercompany and related-party transactions.
• Partner with internal and external auditors and drive quarterly financial statement preparation for the Board and external lenders.
• Lead analysis, compliance, and reporting related to bank covenant requirements.
• Collaborate with FP&A to develop forecasting models and financial projections.
• Leverage financial systems to streamline accounting and reporting operations.
• Identify opportunities for automation and improved operational efficiency.
• Support monthly business review presentations and quarterly Board reviews.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to direct reports while fostering a positive and accountable work environment.
• Establish performance goals for direct reports and monitor progress and accountability.
• Maintain professional and technical expertise through continuing professional education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Advanced degree and CPA designation preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of corporate and/or public accounting experience.
• Experience working with both direct-to-consumer (D2C) and business-to-business (B2B) operations.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, with IFRS experience preferred.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated bias for action and ability to drive initiatives forward.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated success as a hands-on financial leader.
• Proven ability to develop and strengthen an internal finance and accounting team to support business growth.